Wind Chill Calculator

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Calculate wind chill temperature and frostbite risk.

Conditions

Air Temperature (°C)

Wind Speed (km/h)

To convert mph to km/h, multiply by 1.61. To convert °F to °C, subtract 32 and multiply by 0.555.

Perceived Temp

Feels Like-5.2°C

Low

Wind Speed20 km/h

Always dress in layers when wind chill warnings are in effect. Heat is lost much faster from exposed skin in windy weather.

About this calculator

Overview

Wind chill calculation determines how cold it feels based on temperature and wind speed. Wind accelerates heat loss. Essential for winter safety and clothing choices.

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Pro Tips

Wind chill only applies below 50°F.
Wind must be >3 mph for calculation.
Frostbite: 30 min at -20°F wind chill.
Layer clothing to reduce wind chill effect.

Fun Facts

"Wind chill formula updated 2001."
"Based on human face heat loss model."
"Cars don't experience wind chill."
"Extreme wind chill: -50°F or lower."

Formula: Wind Chill = 35.74 + 0.6215T - 35.75(V^0.16) + 0.4275T(V^0.16)